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Pruning and Orchard Maintenance

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Suspended until further notice
Summer pruning - Saturday 20 February 2021




Much of the available information regarding fruit tree management is published from a commercial perspective.  While this definitely has its place, that place may not be in a diverse, organic home orchard.
Where commercially they want a tree to produce as soon as possible, you may prefer to produce nutrient-dense fruit.  Where orchardists aim for high production, you may want hardy, spray-free trees.
Over the years I have questioned, researched, experimented and learnt a lot about how to get my trees to produce what I want.

Aspects which will be discussed/demonstrated/ practiced will include:
Pruning timing

Pruning theories
Pruning techniques
Formative pruning

Pruning citrus  -  stonefruit - pipfruit
Heavy pruning with a chainsaw

Harvesting techniques
Orchard hygiene
Mulching and composting techniques
Making your own organic fertilisers
Organic pest control strategies
Tools and tool maintenance
Orchard machines and mowers
​Understories





10am start (about 4pm finish)
Byo lunch.

Participants will see the results of my methods in a mature orchard, get an opportunity to practice various pruning techniques and
see how the theories can be applied to real trees in a real home-orchard situation.


You will leave with a provided booklet of notes, the confidence to prune your own trees and tonnes of ideas and inspiration.
 

Cost $80 per person 
Registration essential - 
contact me
What people have said:
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A fantastic interactive day.  Sheryn has a casual manor which encouraged really interesting conversations.  
It was reassuring to see a very productive and healthy orchard that is allowed to grow naturally.
​Colleen – a soon-to-be mum planning for her family's health.

Excellent day, good content, great food.   Highly recommended for any home-orchardist.
​Joanne - setting up a new orchard in the Bay of Plenty

A very worthwhile day with lots of sharing, interesting discussions and opportunities for hands-on practice.  Fabulous food!
Annie - who is learning about organic growing methods.

Really interesting.  Any question was answered, no question too silly.  A great range of plants and animals.
Tracey - moving onto a neglected lifestyle block in BOP.

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